Mammogram

That mammogram! That mammogram!
I do not like that mammogram!

Would you like it on a couch?
I think that I would still say ouch!
Would you like it with champagne?
I think that I would still complain.

I do not like that mammogram.
I’d rather eat green eggs and ham.

Would you like it with no squeeze?
I think I’d still be ill at ease.
Would you like it fully dressed?
That I think would be the best.

That mammogram! That mammogram!
I do not like that mammogram!
What, then, would you most prefer?
Maybe others would concur.

If I could have a cute masseuse
Who sounded just like Dr. Seuss,
Perhaps that yearly mammogram
Would not be such a cruel exam.

Then I would like it on a couch
And wouldn’t act like such a grouch;
And I would like it with champagne,
Ignoring that annoying pain.

I would enjoy my mammogram.
I’d be as happy as a clam;
But ‘til that time, I will protest
Each time that tech does squish my breast!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Gerber Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 1:15 PM
Hilarious. Loved it.
Allison Avatar
September 26, 2016 at 1:07 PM
great write Ilene with your usual humourous flair - I had a mammogram on Friday and this produced 2 poems lol:-) hugs jan xx
Merryman Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 8:13 PM
I love this, Ilene. I'm putting it in my favs. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
Dailey Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 2:07 PM
Not sure this is a children's poem but it certainly is Seuss like. congrats on the win. Mike
Brown Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Congratulations to you on your placement in Gwen's "Dr. Seuss" contest Ilene. Love, Carol
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 1:33 AM
Congratulations excelllent x
Song Avatar
February 6, 2012 at 2:26 PM
Dear Ilene, You wrote about such an important topic in this Seussical rhyme..I want to print it out and bring it to the Breast Evaluation Center at the hospital where I work with your permission. You should print it out and give it to your friends who need encouragement for a mammogram. I had 4 biopsies last year and it was no laughing matter...With 1 out of 8 women now being diagnosed with breast cancer, your poem has major validity...So proud of your poem in my contest..congrats, lady!!! Gwendolen
Brown Avatar
October 5, 2011 at 8:45 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Ilene. Love, Carol
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